Fisheries Biological Aide - Hayspur Fish Hatchery

- Hayspur Hatchery
Until Filled
Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
Salary: 15.00
Employment Dates: 10/01/2026 to 01/31/2027

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Hayspur Fish Hatchery is seeking a Biological Aide starting October 1st. (Start dates may be flexible). This position is located at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery located in Bellevue, Idaho. This is a Non-Benefited Biological Aide temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This job announcement will remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

General Information

This position may perform spawning, activities that include variable schedules, working under adverse weather conditions, driving for long distances, stand and work in cold water, hitch and pull trailers. Operation of landscaping equipment, and/or UTV’s. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries may work around toxic chemicals and heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery services.

Qualifications

Applicants must be able to work well in a team environment and independently as needed, take direction and follow protocols effectively, and handle responsibility. Applicants must be well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Fish hatchery or fisheries related experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine fish husbandry duties; assist with spawning operations; weigh fish feed and feed fish; clean tanks, raceways and incubators; remove and enumerate daily fish and egg mortality; maintain facilities, grounds and equipment; operate power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment; operate fish loading and transport equipment, and stock fish; crowd and net fish; record biological data, data entry, and maintain various records and forms; provide hatchery tours; and/or observe fish for abnormal behavior.